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SETUP GUIDE
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SETUP GUIDE Model P02E series Type P02E001
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. __________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any ma
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Contents Setting Up Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . .5 Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Media Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5 Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 7 Using the Touch Screen (Optional) . . . . . . . 34 Removing and Replacing the Bat
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Contents Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Finding More Information and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Dell Diagnostics
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about setting WARNING: Do not block, push objects up your Studio 1745/1747 laptop. into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not place your Dell™ computer Before Setting Up Your in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is powered on. Computer Restricting the airflow can damage the When positioning your computer, ensure that computer or cause a fire. The computer you allow easy access
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to your computer. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure t
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Press the Power Button 8
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows ® ® Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doin
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Install the SIM (Optional) Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card on your computer allows you to connect to the Internet. To access the Internet you must be within the network of your cellular service provider. NOTE: Only GSM (HSDPA) type cards need a SIM. EVDO cards do not use a SIM. To install the SIM: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Remove the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page 38). 3. In the battery bay, slide the SIM into th
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 1 SIM card 2 SIM card slot 3 battery bay 1 2 3 11
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) Press the key or press the keys on the keyboard to enable or disable wireless. The wireless on or off icons appear on the screen to indicate the status. Wireless on: Wireless off: For information on changing the behavior of the Fn key, see “Media Controls” on page 30. 12
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up connection, (Optional) connect the telephone line to the external To connect to the Internet, you need an external USB modem (optional) and to the telephone modem or network connection and an Internet wall connector before you set up your Service Provider (ISP). Internet connection. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite is not
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop ® Setting Up a Wireless Connection Windows 7 NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see 1. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your the documentation that shipped with your computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” router. on page 12). Before you can use your wireless Internet 2. Save and close any open files, and exit any connection, you need to connect to your open programs. wireless router. 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ Network To setup your connection
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop ® Setting Up Your Internet Connection Windows Vista ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact NOTE: The following instructions are your ISP for offerings available in your country. applicable to the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ If you cannot connect to the Internet but have computer to the Windows Classic view. successfully connected in the past, the Internet Service Provider (ISP) might have a service 1. Save and c
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop ® Windows 7 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. The Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. 17
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Using Your Studio Laptop Your Studio 1745/1747 laptop has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks. The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. Right Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 18
